Job Description

We Are Committed to an Inclusive Workplace

At the Philadelphia Museum of Art, we actively seek to employ a diverse group of people who embody our organizational values. We welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply, especially those from marginalized and underrepresented groups in the museum field, who are inspired by our shared purpose and enjoy working collaboratively with others.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status.

How You Will Contribute

We are seeking an experienced, strategic, and trusted Assistant General Counsel to join our legal team. Reporting to the General Counsel, you will serve as an integral part of the legal function, supporting communication, contract, curatorial, exempt organization, finance, fundraising, HR, intellectual property, insurance, labor, litigation, marketing and other matters. You will work closely with the General Counsel, senior management, outside legal counsel, and staff at all levels across all departments of the Museum.

Specifically, you will:

• Review, draft, negotiate and interpret contracts relating to a wide range of subject matters.
• Assist in the development and drafting of Museum’s policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Advise on a broad range of legal issues involving communication, contract, curatorial, exempt organization, finance, fundraising, HR, intellectual property, insurance, labor, litigation, marketing and other matters.
• Support board governance work.
• Anticipate and thoughtfully manage legal issues, considering legal risk, reputational impact, and Museum’s mission.
• Independently exercising judgment on complex legal matters.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the General Counsel.

Your background and experience include:

• A Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• At least 4+ years of legal experience, with law firm experience preferred.
• Experience across a range of legal areas and willingness to learn and develop expertise in new areas. Familiarity with legal issues related to contracts, governance, and labor a plus.
• Ability to adapt to change and think outside the box.
• Sound judgment and ability to collaborate with staff at all levels.
• Excellent communicator through clear and effective oral and written communication with exceptional attention to detail.
• Works independently, as well as collaboratively, leads projects, and meets deadlines.
• Analytical thinker with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle multiple and often complex tasks effectively and efficiently.
• Impeccable integrity, ethics, and professionalism.

Position and Compensation Details

• The salary for this position is $159,000.
• This position is Full-Time, Exempt, and 35 hours per week.
• This position reports to the General Counsel.
• Physical requirements:
  • Able to remain stationary for extended periods of time, to utilize computers and other office equipment required of this job, to perform physically administrative duties in a typical interior office environment, gallery, or exhibit space, and to access most public and staff areas of the museum campus
• Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

Institutional Requirements

• Upholds the professional standards of the field, always acts in a manner that is consistent with the best interests of the museum and protects and enhances its reputation and standing within the community of museums.
• Adheres to the museum’s code of ethics and Employee Handbook and avoids any real or perceived conflicts of interest.
• Shows respect for co-workers and visitors and an understanding of and appreciation for the diversity of the museum’s staff, volunteers, and audiences.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Adheres to all museum protocols, procedures, rules, and policies.

Application Timeline

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage candidates to apply early as the position will close once we have a robust applicant pool or a candidate has been selected.

What We Offer

Our employees are at the center of the museum. As an employee, you will have access to numerous museum perks including, but not limited to:

• Free general admission to the museum for you and your immediate family
• Discounted guest tickets for admission
• Discounts on gift memberships
• Special staff tours and presentations from our curatorial and conservation teams
• Discounts at the museum restaurant, museum cafés, and museum retail and online stores

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees including:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Fully paid short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, and life insurance
• Health savings or flexible spending account program
• Retirement savings program with museum match
• Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, and holidays

*Eligibility for certain benefits is based on a variety of factors including the employee’s regular schedule and tenure.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Contract work, Temporary work, Immediate start, Flexible hours,

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